There are 5 ways to get from Tacoma to Bellingham by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Tacoma to Bellingham Amtrak Stationtrain Amtrak Cascades
3h 17m$30–75Bus via Seattle
cheapest- Take the bus from Commerce St Station - Zone D to Bus Wy & Royal Brougham Stbus 594 / ...
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Bellingham Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2115
3h 57m$23–48Drive 121.9 mi
- Drive from Tacoma to Bellinghamcar 121.9 mi
2h 16m$23–33Fly
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Bellingham International Airport (BLI)plane SEA - BLI
4h 9m$34–266Bus
- Take the bus from Commerce St Station - Zone D to 4th Ave S & Jackson Stbus 594 / ...
- Take the bus from Seattle to Bellingham Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 15m
Tacoma to Bellingham by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tacoma to Bellingham is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Tacoma to Bellingham is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Tacoma station to Bellingham. However, there are services departing from Commerce St Station - Zone D and arriving at Bellingham Bus Stop via Seattle Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tacoma and arriving at Bellingham Amtrak Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 17m.
The distance between Tacoma and Bellingham is 132 miles. The road distance is 122.6 miles.
The best way to get from Tacoma to Bellingham without a car is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs $30 - $75.
The train from Tacoma to Bellingham Amtrak Station takes 3h 17m including transfers and departs once daily.
Tacoma to Bellingham bus services, operated by Sound Transit, depart from Commerce St Station - Zone D.
Tacoma to Bellingham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tacoma station.
The best way to get from Tacoma to Bellingham is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs $30 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus via Seattle, which costs $23 - $50 and takes 3h 57m, you could also fly, which costs $30 - $270 and takes 4h 9m.
What companies run services between Tacoma, WA, USA and Bellingham, WA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Tacoma to Bellingham Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 3h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Commerce St Station - Zone D to Bellingham Bus Stop via Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St and Seattle Bus Station in around 3h 57m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Bellingham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Tacoma to Bellingham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- main@soundtransit.org
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Bus from Commerce St Station - Zone D to Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Commerce St Station - Zone D to 4th Ave S & Jackson St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Bellingham Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Bellingham Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Seattle to Bellingham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Tacoma to Bellingham bus services, operated by Sound Transit, arrive at Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St station.
Tacoma to Bellingham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bellingham Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tacoma to Bellingham is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Tacoma to Bellingham.
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